Okla. Admin. Code § 460:25-13-13

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 460:25-13-13 - Inspection after blasting

(a) Immediately after the blast has been fired, the firing line shall be disconnected from the blasting machine, or where power switches are used, they shall be locked open or in the off position.

(b) Sufficient time shall be allowed, not less than 15 minutes in tunnels, for the smoke and fumes to leave the blasted area before returning to the shot. An inspection of the area and the surrounding rubble shall be made by the blaster to determine if all charges have been exploded before the guards release traffic into the blasting site and employees are allowed to return to the operation, and in tunnels, after the muck pile has been wetted down.

Added at 13 Ok Reg 1111, eff 1-11-96 (emergency); Added at 13 Ok Reg 3499, eff 8-26-96